Webquest
For 14 to 16-year-old students, with teachers manual
The makeITfair campaign wants young people across Europe to know about labour abuses and environmental problems in the supply chain for the electronics industry. We want young people to get active to make a difference!
Our specially-designed webquest challenges students to start their own mobile phone shop – so they can see for themselves how to balance problems encountered along the supply chain with the demands of consumers.
Who is the webquest for?
The webquest is suitable for 14 to 16-year-old students. It takes two hours to complete
(with additional assignments) and is relevant for social studies, geography and economy.
What will students learn?
- Students will understand the complex production process for electronic products.
- Students will learn and be able to form an opinion about the social and economic consequences and environmental impacts of this production process.
- Students will be able to describe possible ways to influence these processes – both for individual citizens and for lobbying groups. They will be able to connect this with the role (and power) of retail trade and consumers.
- Students will gain an insight into their connection with people in the developing world.
Where can I find it?
The webquest is available for free at the makeITfair website. Just log on to www.makeitfair.org/webquest. There is a downloadable worksheet for students, as well as a teacher’s manual and four different brochures for students to use in class. For more detailed information, teachers can consult the summaries of makeITfair’s research. Printed brochures, summaries and posters can be ordered for free from info@somo.nl or by phone on +31 206391291.
